Prof. V. Nagalakshmi, a postgraduate from Andhra University, transitioned from the software industry to academia in 2000 at GITAM. She completed her Ph.D. at Acharya Nagarjuna University. With over 23 years of experience, 50+ research papers, and two patents in Cyber Security, she has introduced new programs, guided numerous students for post-graduation and Ph.D., and received awards like Best Paper at the 10th World Multi-conference in the USA and Distinguished HOD by TechNext, India